PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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2020 International Women’s Day Recognition award winners revealed
Three incredible role models who have impacted the Paralympic Movement and continue inspiring female leaders
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Ostersund 2020: Ones to Watch - Women's standing events
A class with a complete Ukrainian dominance
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She Can Lift: Para Powerlifting community celebrates International Women's Day
Sport has seen immense growth in participation since women's event were added to Paralympic Games programme 20 years ago
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Ostersund 2020: Ones to Watch – Men’s standing events
A closer look at two top contenders in the World Championships
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Family support inspires Kim Jung jun to go for Tokyo gold
The South Korean is keen to win first Paralympic medal for his daughters as badminton makes its debut
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Australia’s Madison de Rozario honoured with new Barbie doll
Popular toy brand creates doll of Paralympic star
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Bosnjak gives and seeks respect on world stage
Croatian rider makes golden comeback to World Cup after a drawn-out injury
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Vote for February’s Americas ‘Athlete of the Month’
Four summer and one winter Para athletes make up the shortlist
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Sport Week: Five storylines in Para badminton
Hot rivalries, talented teenagers and many more to look forward to at Tokyo 2020